ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL
The Day School opens with Extended Care at 7am. The school day begins at 9am for
our 3, 4 and Kindergarten students. Children may play outside on the
playground prior to 9am but a parent or guardian must remain with them until
8:50am when the doors to school open. School commences when the bell rings
at 9am.

Please
be punctual. It is important that your child be on time for school so that
he/she will be able to participate in opening activities.

Late arrivals to school (after 9:15am) must check in at the office. Parents of 2 year olds
may take their children to the side door of the classroom if they arrive after 9:15am.

The first day of school, parents are requested to pick up their child's name tag
from the office and then take their child to the church building where they meet
their teachers and are escorted to their classrooms. Children in the 2
year old program or in Extended Care before school, will go directly into the
school building.

Please notify the school (466-9392) if your child will not be attending,
especially on Field Trip days.

SCHOOL DEPARTURE
The school bell rings at 12 noon discharging the children who are not in Extended Care
or in the 2 year old class.

Each teacher brings her students to the Day School entrance where the parents
pick them up. Students enrolled in the Extended Care Program will remain
in their classrooms until the Extended Care staff collects them.

Please be prompt in picking up your child. Children get very upset when
parents are late. If you know you are going to be late, please notify the
school immediately. If you are later than 12:15pm, your child will be
placed in the Extended Care Program, and you will be billed the 'drop off' fee
of $15 per hour.

A late fee of $1 per minute applies to children in the Extended Care Program or
the 2 year old program who are not picked up by 6pm.

Parents who need to pick up their children between the hours of 9am and noon
must stop by the office and sign their child out. The office must be
notified (preferably in writing) if a child is being picked up by someone other
than the usual person, or persons listed on the registration form.

BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE
Unacceptable behavior will be determined by the child's teacher on an individual
basis. Discipline may include diversion, separating children, removal to a
special "time out" chair, or loss of privileges.

Totally unacceptable behavior from any child, i.e. biting, scratching, spitting
or any intent to do harm, will warrant notifying the parents. If the
behavior continues, it may be necessary for parents to remove the child from the
school that day. Recurrence of such behavior is reason for permanent
dismissal from the School and Extended Care.

INCLEMENT WEATHER DAYS
On inclement weather days i.e. snow, ice, or storm conditions,
the Director or Assistant Director will decide that morning
whether or not school will be open. School closing will
be announced on Class Dojo or TV. The general rule is...if the
public schools are closed we are also.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Your child's health is very important to us. If he or she
becomes ill during the day, you will be called to take your
child home. If we are unable to reach you we will contact
the person you named as your emergency contact on the
registration form.

PLEASE keep your child at home if he/she has:

1.

a fever of 99.9 or more (the child may return to
school when free of a fever for 24 hours).

MEDICATION POLICY
If your child is under the care of a doctor, and needs to take a
mediction during school or extended care hours, the following
rules apply:

1.

Medicines prescribed by a doctor, must be in the
original container with the child's name and dosage
clearly visible on the label. The parent MUST sign
a Written Medication Consent form--one form for each
medication. A medication consent form must be
signed by the doctor if the medication is long term.

2.

A Medication Log will be used by the staff to
document when and by whom the medication was given.

3.

Medication must not
be sent to school in a child's book bag. The
parent or adult must hand the medication to the teacher,
Extended Care employee or it must be taken to the
office.

4.

Over the counter medications will only be
administered when accompanied by a doctor's note.

CLOTHING
School uniforms are not required. The child's clothing
should be simple clothing that is free from complicated
fastenings. Children feel more comfortable when they don't
have to ask for help with their clothing.

Our playgrounds are used daily, weather permitting. Sturdy
clothing is appropriate. Girls can play better and more
safely wearing slacks and shoes. Shoes for both boys and
girls should have rubber soles for safety. Please,
no flip flops.

The 2 and 3 year old children need extra clothes to leave at
school for use in the event of an accidental spill or toilet
accident. Please label all your child's clothing.

LUNCHES
The children eat lunch at 1 pm. Parents should pack a lunch daily for their child. Place an ice pack
in the lunch box to keep contents cooler and safer. Be sure to write your child's name on his/her lunch
box. In the event that a child has no lunch, we will provide one at a cost of $10.

SNACK TIME
Snacks are served mid-morning. Parents are asked to send a bag of 'treats' to school once or twice a month, enough
for the whole class. Treats may consist of cookies, crackers, pretzels, popcorn, fruit, etc. Put your child's name
on the snack so they can be properly thanked during the Blessing.

Parents of the 2 year old children will need to bring in snacks
and lunch daily for their child.

PLAYGROUND
Our school has two play areas. Both are safe areas for children to play. The children are attended at all times by
two or more adults. The playgrounds are used for recess if the weather permits.

PARENT OPPORTUNITIES
Parents are encouraged to attend birthday and holiday parties.
Birthday parties are held during snack time. Check with your
child's teacher for party times and special treats you may want
to bring. Only pre-packed treats are allowed. No home baked goodies.

An Open House will be held the first Monday of school at
7:30PM. This is an ideal time for parents to meet their
child's teacher and learn more about the daily activities in the
classroom.

Kindergarten conferences are scheduled for the last Thursday and
Friday in January. Parents are scheduled to meet with the
teacher and discuss their child's progress. Report cards are
issued at this time. There will be no school for Kindergarten
students ONLY these two days. A
scheduled time for the meeting will be sent home with your child
in January.

St. Peter's Day School participates in the Box Tops for Education
Program. Just clip the Box Tops from various grocery items and
send them to school.

TOYS
Toys may be brought to school only on Show'n'Tell days.
The teacher will notify you of the day. Toys must be small
enough for the child to carry him or herself. Please do not send
valuable or irreplaceable toys to school. We cannot be held responsible
for damaged or lost toys. Books may be brought to school at any time.
Please make sure your child's name is on the book.

BOOK BAGS
Book bags are required for all children. Your child will bring
home his/her class work daily. Parents are encouraged to look in
book bags each day for class work, teacher's notes and office
memos. Please put your child's name on the book bag.

On opening day of school, children need to bring a box of 8
basic color crayons. Please put your child's name on the
box. A list of supplies needed is found below under
"CLASSROOM SUPPLIES".

FIELD TRIPS
The 3 and 4 year olds and Kindergarten children attend at least
two field trips each school year. A permission form is sent
home for the parent to sign. The form needs to be returned
to school as soon as possible. Parents are encouraged to
attend the field trip and are allowed to ride on the school bus
if space is available. Children who are not our students,
are not allowed to ride on the bus.

SINGING PROGRAMS
St. Peter's Day School has two singing programs each year:
A Christmas program and an End of the Year/Graduation Program.
Dates of the programs will be announced later. All classes
participate in the singing programs. Parents, friends and
relatives are invited to attend.

CHILDREN'S CHAPEL
Each Monday morning the children attend Children's Chapel in our
church. They sing songs and we recognize the children who
have birthdays during the month. An object lesson is
presented by Papa John (our Day School Director).

EXTENDED CARE
Our Extended Care Program offers before and after school care
for the 3 and 4 year olds and Kindergarten students who need it.
We open at 7am and close at 6pm.

Cold breakfast is provided for children arriving at school before
8:30am.

Children are required to bring a bag lunch daily (no candy, soda
or sports drinks allowed). Items may be heated if necessary. If
children forget to bring their lunch we will provide a sandwich
and the parent will be charged $10.

Quiet time begins at 1:30pm. The children rest on small
cots until 3pm.

Various snacks are provided for the children's mid-afternoon
snack. Parents with children who have food allergies are asked
to provide alternative snacks for their child.

Children in Extended Care play with games, puzzles, books,
computers and, if the weather permits, they play outside.

If you have a question about Extended Care please contact the
office or the Supervisor, Laura Kallestad at 466-9392.

3 and 4 Year Old Students
Book Bag (large enough to hold a folder)
Box of 8 large basic color Crayola crayons (no pastels or
fluorescent please, and not extra large)
Pocket folder (with bottom pockets)
Crayola Water Color paint set (8 colors)
Small Elmer's White Glue
One can of Playdough (any color)
Fiskars scissors
Shallow pencil box
A box of tissues
Snack (once a month, enough for each child in the class)
Change of clothing (3 and 4 year olds)